Senior Manager - Global Real Estate & workplace

THE OPPORTUNITY DDN is seeking a Senior Manager of Global Real Estate & Workplace Services, APAC to lead the delivery of workplace, facilities, and real estate initiatives across the Asia Pacific region during a period of rapid growth and transformation. Reporting to the Global Head of Real Estate & Workplace, this role will help ensure DDN's offices operate efficiently, deliver exceptional employee experience, and support the company's evolving business needs. The successful candidate will partner closely with internal stakeholders including People, Finance, Legal, IT, Security, and external partners to oversee office operations, workplace programs, real estate transactions, capital projects, and vendor management across key markets including China, India, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced workplace and real estate leader who can balance strategic thinking with operational execution while effectively managing a geographically dispersed portfolio across multiple countries and cultures in a fast-paced, global technology environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES REAL ESTATE & PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT - Support management of DDN's APAC real estate portfolio, including lease renewals, office expansions, consolidations, and site evaluations. - Support portfolio reporting, occupancy planning, and workplace data analysis. - Coordinate with Finance, Legal, brokers, landlords, and external partners on lease administration and transaction activities. - Maintain accurate portfolio records and documentation. WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE & OPERATIONS - Lead the delivery of workplace experience programs that foster collaboration, engagement, and employee wellbeing across APAC. - Support the implementation of workplace policies, standards, and hybrid working initiatives. - Ensure consistent and high-quality employee and visitor experience across all locations. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address workplace needs and continuously improve services. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - Oversee day-to-day facilities operations across multiple office locations. - Manage facility vendors and service providers, ensuring service levels and operational standards are achieved. - Support health and safety compliance, preventative maintenance programs, and workplace risk management. - Partner with Security and IT teams to support safe, secure, and effective workplace environments. PROJECTS & WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT - Lead office build-outs, renovations, relocations, and workplace improvement projects. - Coordinate project activities with contractors, architects, furniture vendors, and landlords. - Monitor project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful execution. - Support workplace planning initiatives that improve space utilization and employee experience. FINANCIAL & SUSTAINABILITY SUPPORT - Support annual operating and capital budget planning, forecasting, and tracking. - Manage vendor contracts and support cost optimization initiatives. - Contribute to workplace sustainability and energy-efficiency programs across the portfolio. QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE - Bachelor's degree in business, Real Estate, Facilities Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field. - 8+ years of experience in Corporate Real Estate, Workplace Services, Facilities Management, or related discipline. - Experience managing multi-country workplace, facilities, and real estate portfolios across APAC. - Demonstrated experience supporting lease administration, office expansions, relocations, workplace transformations, and capital projects. - Proven success managing vendors, service providers, and outsourced partnerships while ensuring high-quality service delivery. - Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. - Experience building effective partnerships with business leaders, cross-functional stakeholders, and external partners. - Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and stakeholder management skills. - Ability to balance strategic priorities with hands-on execution while operating in a dynamic, global environment. - Technology, AI, infrastructure, or high-growth company experience is preferred. - Industry certifications are advantageous. #JH